I recently added a roller furler to my H-20, Hobie says that there are no sail modifications necessary. The problem is that there are 2 small battens in the Jib that make furling very difficult and when it's furled, they flap in the wind strong enough to shake the whole boat. Is there a cure to this problem,(cut out the battens??) or should I just send the furler back to hobie??
Thank you, Michael T
H-20
My Nacra 6.0 jib has the same small battens in the leech, and it furls fine. It does put a little more wear on the pockets when it's furled however. If its furled fairly tightly, the batten just makes a wide spot at the point of the forestay.
DO NOT cut out the battens, then your leech will always flutter!
The I-20's have vertical small battens in the leech so that it's a smoother furl, Innovative I think.
If you're furling to the battens and letting them wrap some, then the jib shouldn't flutter.
My 2 cents,
Todd Bouton
N6.0na +
I had a furler on my H20 (added when I bought the boat) The battens didn't pose a problem when furled. The furler really made it nice when beached so the wind didn't try to beat up the jib. I always had a tight rig and the jib stayed put. If your jib is blowing and shaking all over when furled, check the rig it may be too loose.
Just my .02.
Clayton
ex H20